If you clean according to the routines, your espresso machine will shine with glamor and look healthy. Perhaps it may even last longer than its supposed life. The most important thing is, you’ll have great espresso every time! So here are the steps to do it:
Daily routine
1. Wipe off the residue on your shower screen with a damp towel.
2. Install the backflush portafilter basket into the portafilter.
3. Run water though the group head and jiggle the filter handle to rinse water around the shower screen and parts around the group head. Beware as the water splashed out is hot! Use lower boiler temperature to prevent scalding.
4. Tighten the filter handle and run water into the group head as though you are making espresso.
5. Let the water pressure in the machine build up for 15 seconds then release it along with the stains. This step is known as backflushing.
6. Repeat the backflushing for at least 5 times or until the water released from it is clear.
7. Remove the portafilter and drip tray. You may notice there are small coffee particles and brown tint to the water.
8. Rinse the drip tray (and remove any undissolved detergent if used)
9. Reinstall the portafilter and drip tray after cleaning.
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